Number bonds · 10
Number Bonds of 10
5 pairs of numbers from 1 up make 10, including the double 5 + 5. Add 0 and 10 and that's 6.
The pairs that make 10
How to learn the bonds of 10
Ten is the bond that matters most. These pairs fill a ten-frame exactly, and they're the stepping stone for every sum that crosses 10.
The facts in these bonds
| Add | Turned around | Take away | Take away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 + 9 = 10 | 9 + 1 = 10 | 10 − 1 = 9 | 10 − 9 = 1 |
| 2 + 8 = 10 | 8 + 2 = 10 | 10 − 2 = 8 | 10 − 8 = 2 |
| 3 + 7 = 10 | 7 + 3 = 10 | 10 − 3 = 7 | 10 − 7 = 3 |
| 4 + 6 = 10 | 6 + 4 = 10 | 10 − 4 = 6 | 10 − 6 = 4 |
| 5 + 5 = 10 | same fact | 10 − 5 = 5 | same fact |
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Bonds of 10 FAQ
What are the number bonds of 10?
0 and 10, 1 and 9, 2 and 8, 3 and 7, 4 and 6, 5 and 5. Each pair works turned around too.
How many number bonds does 10 have?
6 pairs, counting 0 and 10. The middle pair is a double, 5 and 5, because 10 is even.
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